Fans were made to wait after teenager Liam Vincent became Pompey’s first signing of the summer at the start of the month – but it was worth it indeed.
Last week, the Blues announced a trio of fresh faces in Clark Robertson, Shaun Williams and Ryan Tunnicliffe.
They all share one thing in common – they’ve come to PO4 on free transfers from the Championship.
The triumvirtate were plying their trade in the second tier last season. Robertson was at Rotherham, Williams represented Millwall and Tunnicliffe featured for Luton.
Robertson and Williams had options to stay in the Championship but opted for Pompey.
Meanwhile, Tunnicliffe had been offered terms to stay at the Hatters yet also decided to drop to League One.
It certainly bodes well for the rest of Danny Cowley’s recruitment during the transfer window.
So what other free agents who were in the second tier last season are also available?
Here’s who could fit the bill for Pompey...
9. Liam Walsh
The midfielder had a highly-impressive loan spell at Coventry when they claimed the League One title in 2019-20. Walsh played only three times for Bristol City last term, though, because of a muscle injury. There is talk of him joining Swansea, though, which might mean moving to Pompey would be fanciful. Photo: Marc Atkins
10. Shane Ferguson
Pompey have already signed one released Millwall player this summer - and Ferguson would be a second. The Northern Ireland is blessed with versatility, capbale of playing anywhere down the left. Photo: Pool
11. Billy Bodin
Pompey fans know all about Bodin's prowess during his days at Bristol Rovers. The forward had a difficult few seasons at Preston before his exit but would be an asset if he could recapture his best form. Photo: JASON CAIRNDUFF
12. Maxime Biamou
Another striker who's available after his Coventry release. The Frenchman netted six goals in 35 games as Coventry consolidated in the Championship last season. Photo: Nathan Stirk